Indeed, 2018 was a memorable year for music, but it wasn't without its negative moments, including announcements of many bands splitting up. From bands that have been together for decades to those that were just getting their start, 2018 spelled the end (or at least a hiatus) for some of our favorites.

Rush - Rush were famous prog-rockers, with hit records like '2112' and 'Moving Pictures.' Talking to the Globe and Mail, frontman Alex Lifeson said, "We're basically done. After 50 years, we felt it was enough."

The Strypes - This Irish four-piece split up after three records. "It's been fun and exciting, dull and dangerous, easy, tough, frustrating, satisfying and amazing. It's been a life and a living," they wrote on Instagram.

Bands that called it quits in 2018

Disbanded or on hiatus as of 2018

Indeed, 2018 was a memorable year for music, but it wasn't without its negative moments, including announcements of many bands splitting up. From bands that have been together for decades to those that were just getting their start, 2018 spelled the end (or at least a hiatus) for some of our favorites.